I have a plan right now to coordinate the STEM lab with the fifth grade Next Generation Science Standards and our fifth grade science teacher.

He will teach the science and then the kids will extend this into the STEM Lab! It's very exciting!

What am I WANTING?
Some one to pack for me.

The hubs and I are headed to Dallas for Fall Break.

Now, mind you, we have been to Dallas about 50 times, but never stepped outside the airport! So, one trip on our bucket list is to actually touch some Texas soil.

When I started looking for things to do in Dallas I saw an ad for the Cowboys and checked into tickets to a game.

Yep, we are going to see Dallas play the New England Patriots! Don't even ask how much those tickets cost......

What am I NEEDING?
Just to share a recipe with you.

I shared a photo on my Instagram recently of a chicken stew that I threw in the crock pot one morning. Boy, was I surprised when I got home and supper was ready! Isn't it fun to come in and realize you forgot the crock pot was cooking for you! Here's the recipe:

I promise it was super easy and really good! (You might want to add some cayenne pepper to give it a little kick!)

BOO-TIFUL
What makes me feel boo-tiful is just making a difference. Talking to kids about their thinking, their work, what they believe is amazing.
This week I had a kid that was trying to finish a Marble Run.

When I went to snap this photo he turned to me and said, "This is an epic failure, so I don't know why you are taking a picture!"
The thing is... IT IS NOT A FAILURE.
It is not a failure because it does work.
He never gave up.
He worked the entire time and was TOTALLY and completely engaged in the process.
It's not pretty. But it is not a FAILURE!
And I told him all that. We had a fabulous talk about what failure really is and this is not it!
Kid talk is
boo-tiful!

Have a great October y'all!
And if you need more easy, peasy and quick recipes for your busy teaching self try my Pinterest board! It's called I'm Too Busy to Cook!

Some of our marble runs were really amazing! Some crashed! Still it was a really neat challenge! The football game will be a lot of fun because I really don't care who wins! I am not a pro football fan at all- it just sounded like something fun to do!

Yay on your decision not to retire. Everyone says, "You will know when you are ready to retire." I like that you have thought about it and decided to keep teaching. It sounds like you still have tons to offer your students. Have a wonderful weekend!

I love marble runs!! It looks like you're an amazing teacher - congratulations on your decision not to retire! It's always nice to make a decision and feel good about it! I can still feel your passion in the way you write about your kiddos so I think it was a great decision! That stew looks delicious!